March 6, 2021
If I have the opportunity to get the vaccine but it’s not my turn, should I take it?
Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
March 6, 2021
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
A: This vexing ethical dilemma has a few black and white answers, and a whole lot of gray. tl;dr: Don’t lie about your status. Don’t take a dose clearly intended for others. If doses are truly going to waste and a vaccination provider is looking for arms, it’s ok to take the shot, but you Read more…
March 6, 2021
Is it safe to get routine medical care at a clinic?
Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…
A: Yes! Yes, yes and yes. Yes!!! Please do not let the pandemic keep you from getting routine screenings and needed medical care! To answer this question, we’re bringing back an updated version of a post from all the way back in JUNE, when this was already true. What’s new at this point? Well, most Read more…